What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via London Victoria, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Basel. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Basel Sbb via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Southampton to Basel?

The distance between Southampton and Basel is 1108 km.

How do I travel from Southampton to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Basel without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 480.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Basel?

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Southampton to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Basel bus from?

Southampton to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Basel train from?

Southampton to Basel train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Basel?

The best way to get from Southampton to Basel is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 480. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 390 and takes 5h 59m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 19m.

Where does the Southampton to Basel bus arrive?

Southampton to Basel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 1:09 PM in Southampton and 2:09 PM in Basel.

Where does the Southampton to Basel train arrive?

Southampton to Basel train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1309+ hotels available in Basel.

Southampton to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Basel by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
9h 12m
CHF 262–475
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus
19h 19m
CHF 76–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
17h 19m
CHF 219–591
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Baselcar
10h 21m
Fly Southampton Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Basel (BSL)plane SOU - BSL
5h 59m
CHF 135–388
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Baselcar
11h 28m
CHF 144–244
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
5h 33m
CHF 97–326
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
5h 42m
CHF 98–311
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 56m
CHF 121–347
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 58m
CHF 164–525
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LGW - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 6m
CHF 137–372

Southampton to Basel by train, subway, and foot

45Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 262Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,107.7 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Basel Sbb via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, KLM, easyJet, and Loganair fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day.

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